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Breakfast Creek Hotel
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Breakfast Creek Hotel

A Brisbane icon, ingrained irrevocably in the psyche of generations of locals because of the Spanish Steakhouse first and its tropical beer garden second but a visit should definitely include both

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A Brisbane icon, ingrained irrevocably in the psyche of generations of locals because of the Spanish Steakhouse first and its tropical beer garden second but a visit should definitely include both

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Brisbane may have lost many of its oldest pubs but it the inner city and suburbs are still home to some heritage-listed pubs that retain much of their historic charm and are local institutions. Here's where to find them:

The Rose & Crown South Brisbane
South Brisbane

The Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown brings a cool London pub vibe to a landmark heritage-listed Queenslander
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The Alliance Hotel Spring Hill
Spring Hill

The Alliance Hotel

One of inner Brisbane's landmark heritage-listed pubs has re-opened with a Melbourne-style neighbourhood pub vibe
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Sandgate Post Office Hotel
Sandgate

Sandgate Post Office Hotel

An iconic bayside landmark, built in 1887 as Qld's 3rd post office, has been transformed into a stunning pub
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Full Moon Hotel Sandgate
Sandgate

Full Moon Hotel

The award winning hotel enjoys stunning views of Moreton Island, the Glasshouse Mountains, the city and the harbour
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The Glen Hotel Eight Mile Plains
Eight Mile Plains

The Glen Hotel

Established in 1863, The Glen Hotel is an icon in Brisbane’s pub scene for both locals and travellers with dining 7 days a week
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Jubilee Hotel Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley

Jubilee Hotel

Boasting a massive glass-roofed internal beer garden and brewpub, the front public bar retains its original historic charm
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4 Hearts Brewing, Ipswich
Ipswich

4 Hearts Brewing

4 Hearts Brewing is the shining jewel in Ipswich's crown, housed in the heritage listed 88 Limestone Street precinct
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The Crown Hotel Lutwyche
Lutwyche

The Crown Hotel

The 140 year old hotel has undergone a stunning transformation to feature a stylish bistro, beautiful beer garden and sleek sports bar
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Prince Consort Room
Fortitude Valley

The Prince Consort

The multi-level, heritage-listed Prince Consort Hotel features 8 unique spaces for drinking & dining, including a luxe disco
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Woody Point

The Belvedere Hotel

Since 1901 this landmark bayside hotel with stunning water views has been a destination for visitors
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Waterloo Bay Hotel Wynnum
Wynnum

Waterloo Bay Hotel

Waterloo Bay Hotel is an historic bayside hotel that has been a local gathering spot since 1889
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Grandview Hotel

Brisbane's Historic Pubs

From the oldest licensed pub in Queensland to the grand old dames that have had stunning makeovers, a guide to Brisbane's historic pubs:
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Lord Alfred Hotel
Petrie Terrace

The Lord Alfred Hotel

The Lord Alfred Hotel, one of Brisbane’s grandest old pubs circa 1868, has been given a stunning makeover
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The Boundary Hotel West End
West End

The Boundary Hotel

The Boundary Hotel, West End’s iconic landmark pub circa 1864, is a fascinating multi-layered labyrinth of ambient nooks and crannies
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Royal Mail Hotel, Goodna
Goodna

Royal Mail Hotel

Royal Mail Hotel at Goodna is an historic hotel that on weekends is the centre of live blues'n'roots
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Wongawallan

Fox & Hounds Country Inn

For a traditional English pub experience without the long-haul flight, the Fox & Hounds Country Inn is a must-visit
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